Scopes

[Booger]

I clean all barrels every 1,000 rounds or so.
I won't wait till accuracy drops off.
When I do....it looks like this every time!!
Few patches on a Crown Saver with a spritz of Ballistol then a couple dry.
This example is with my 98, but each rifle I have is the same!!

If we ever shoot together DO NOT clean your barrel, just so you can give me a chance.

[Paulf10]

I clean all barrels every 1,000 rounds or so.
I won't wait till accuracy drops off.
When I do....it looks like this every time!!
Few patches on a Crown Saver with a spritz of Ballistol then a couple dry.
This example is with my 98, but each rifle I have is the same!!

Wow! A picture really is worth a thousand words!!!! What a difference!

[palonej]

I clean all barrels every 1,000 rounds or so.
I won't wait till accuracy drops off.
When I do....it looks like this every time!!
Few patches on a Crown Saver with a spritz of Ballistol then a couple dry.
This example is with my 98, but each rifle I have is the same!!

If we ever shoot together DO NOT clean your barrel, just so you can give me a chance.

As long as I don't have to shoot with one eye tied behind my back!!

[OldFlyRod]

Leapers customer service is second to none. I mailed my Leapers scope back to the factory today. I spoke with Paul at Leapers. He had me check a few things to ensure it was not something I was doing to cause my scope to loose center before I sent it back. As I was going over the packing instructions, to my surprise, I read he had already mailed my replacement scope and waived the warranty fee. This is how you stay in business. I was thinking on going with another brand before this transaction. Now, I feel a dedication to make my next purchase with Leapers. Not a bad deal for a $100 scope. Now, I have to figure out if I have barrel droop so, I can keep the scope as close to center as possible. I read somewhere a good way to check for droop is to zero out the scope and bore sight it. Looks like I need and another piece of equipment. Let's see... a chrony, range finder, shooting sticks and now a bore sighter and the list goes on

[Booger]

Leapers customer service is second to none. I mailed my Leapers scope back to the factory today. I spoke with Paul at Leapers. He had me check a few things to ensure it was not something I was doing to cause my scope to loose center before I sent it back. As I was going over the packing instructions, to my surprise, I read he had already mailed my replacement scope and waived the warranty fee. This is how you stay in business. I was thinking on going with another brand before this transaction. Now, I feel a dedication to make my next purchase with Leapers. Not a bad deal for a $100 scope. Now, I have to figure out if I have barrel droop so, I can keep the scope as close to center as possible. I read somewhere a good way to check for droop is to zero out the scope and bore sight it. Looks like I need and another piece of equipment. Let's see... a chrony, range finder, shooting sticks and now a bore sighter and the list goes on

Warranty Fee? I am glad Hawke did not even mention a warranty fee. Seems like both companies are good.

[mobilehomer]

No need for a bore sighter. Center the reticle and shoot at 20 yards. It should be, all things being perfect, about 1-2 inches low.
Much more than this and you have droop. I would bend the barrel to match. This works better than shimming, and doesn't put the scope in a bind.

[Booger]

No need for a bore sighter. Center the reticle and shoot at 20 yards. It should be, all things being perfect, about 1-2 inches low.
Much more than this and you have droop. I would bend the barrel to match. This works better than shimming, and doesn't put the scope in a bind.

I do not know about you, but I really like these mounts. They have worked best for me.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/bkl-1-pc-adjustable-scope-mount-30mm-rings-3-8-or-11mm-dovetail-black?a=4135

[mobilehomer]

Never tried them, but have bent a few. Either is better than shimming. And lots of guys here like them.
And all mine have Picatinny rails.

[Sfttailrdr46]

No need for a bore sighter. Center the reticle and shoot at 20 yards. It should be, all things being perfect, about 1-2 inches low.
Much more than this and you have droop. I would bend the barrel to match. This works better than shimming, and doesn't put the scope in a bind.

I do not know about you, but I really like these mounts. They have worked best for me.

https://www.pyramydair.com/product/bkl-1-pc-adjustable-scope-mount-30mm-rings-3-8-or-11mm-dovetail-black?a=4135

+1 I just used the BKL adjustable mount for my Edge since the scope sits so high above the rifle bore and mounted a Hawke 4x32 Sport HD light and compact and perfect for 10 meter shooting

[OldFlyRod]

Bending the barrel is a scary thought. Sounds like you have had great success with it. Have you ever bent one too much that could not be repaired? Did you have to remove the barrel? Ken, you do make it sound easy. I tend to have a guerilla's touch.

[OldFlyRod]

"I am glad Hawke did not even mention a warranty fee. Seems like both companies are good. "

Booger, I have heard that Hawks service is great and is the go to scope for heavy recoil airguns, which is why I was considering a Hawk as my next scope. As a matter of fact, I was pricing one today before I got Paul's email. Hope his boss sees this post.

[mobilehomer]

To change several inches, the muzzle only needs to change a few thousandths of an inch. And it does not bend easily. There are several write-ups in the library.
I bend a little then shoot a few. I try to getwithina couple inches. Some here get within a quarter inch by bending the use turrets.

[OldFlyRod]

I'll give it a try when my scope comes in and let y'all know how it goes